1、第一部分英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)第一节 单项填空(共15小题:每小题1分，满分15分)从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。1. The company provides a telephone service free of _ charge and you can dial to find out how you should pay _ charge for what you ordered.A/；/ B/；a Ca；the D/；the2. Ive been writing this report_ for the last two
2、 weeks, but it has to be handed in tomorrow.A. finally B. immediately C. occasionally D. certainly3. Mistakes dont just happen; they occur for a reason. Find out the reason, and then making the mistake becomes .A. favorable B. precious C. essential D. worthwhile4. The company always _ great importan
3、ce to the quality of their products. Thats why there is always a steady increase in sales year by year.Amakes Battaches Cplays Dputs5. The construction of the laboratory _ by the end of next month.A. must be completed B. must have been completed C. will be completing D. will have been completing6. A
4、ccording to statistics, a man is more than twice as likely to die of skin cancer _ a woman. A. than B. such C. so D. as 7. After two years research, we now have a _ better understanding of the disease. A. very B. far C. fairly D. quite8. Our neighbors gave _ a baby bird yesterday that hurt _ when it
5、 fell from its nest.A. us, it B. us, itself C. ourselves, itself D. ourselves, it9. Could we see each other at 3 oclock this afternoon? -Sorry, lets make it _ time. A. others B. the other C. another D. other10. _ treating the homeless man as a shame of the society，Mr. Turner provided him with food a
6、nd water.ARegardless of BAs a result of CInstead of DIn case of11. Some experts think that strict restrictions from the government may _ some people from buying houses for the purpose of profits.Adiscourage Bdecrease Cdisturb Ddisgust12. Big companies in Germany generally _ the euro，while small manu
7、facturers are nervous；big banks are in favour；small ones are against.Aconsist of Bcomplain of Capprove of Ddream of13. The girl had hardly rung the bell the door was opened suddenly, and her friend rushed out to greet her.A. before B. until C. as D. since14. My English teachers humor was make every
8、student burst into laughter.A. so as to B. such as to C. such that D. so that15. This is not my story, nor _ the whole story. My story plays out differently.A. is there B. there is C. is it D. it is 第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后面各题锁哥的四个选项(A、 B、C 和 D)中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Jenna, a po
9、pular girl from Westwood Middle School, had graduated first in her class and was ready for new 16 in high school. 17 , high school was different. In the first week, Jenna went to tryouts(选拔赛) for cheerleaders(拉拉队队员). She was competing against very talented girls, and she knew it would be 18 for her
10、to be selected. Two hours later, the 19 read a list of the girls for a second tryout. Her heart 20 as the list ended without her name. Feeling 21 , she walked home carrying her schoolbag full of homework.Arriving home, she started with math. She had always been a good math student, but now she was 2
11、2 . She moved on to English and history, and was 23 to find that she didnt have any trouble with those subjects. Feeling better, she decided not to 24 math for the time being.The next day Jenna went to see Mrs. Biden about being on the school 25 . Mrs. Biden wasnt as 26 as Jenna. “Im sorry, but we h
12、ave enough 27 for the newspaper already. Come back next year and well talk then.” Jenna smiled 28 and left. “Why is high school so 29 ?” she sighed.Later in 30 class, Jenna devoted herself to figuring out the problems that had given her so much 31 . By the end of class, she understood how to get the
13、m right. As she gathered her books, Jenna decided shed continue to try to 32 at her new school. She wasnt sure if shed succeed, but she knew she had to 33 . High school was just as her mom had said: “You will feel like a small fish in a big pond 34 a big fish in a small pond. The challenge is to bec
14、ome the 35 fish you can be.”16. A. processes B. decisions C. challenges D. exercises17. A. Therefore B. However C. Otherwise D. Besides18. A. difficult B. easy C. boring D. interesting19. A. editor B. boss C. candidate D. judge20. A. jumped B. sank C. stopped D. raced21. A. strange B. happy C. awful
15、 D. lonely22. A. struggling B. improving C. working D. complaining23. A. ashamed B. disappointed C. shocked D. relieved24. A. put up B. prepare for C. worry about D. give up25. A. committee B. newspaper C. radio D. team26. A. enthusiastic B. artistic C. sympathetic D. realistic27. A. speakers B. rea
16、ders C. cheerleaders D. writers28. A. widely B. weakly C. excitedly D. brightly29. A. similar B. ordinary C. different D. familiar30. A. physics B. history C. English D. math31. A. pleasure B. hope C. trouble D. sorrow32. A. fit in B. look out C. stay up D. get around33. A. swim B. try C. ask D. esc
17、ape34. A. in return for B. in case of C. in terms of D. instead of35. A. slimmest B. smallest C. best D. gentlest第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共15小题:每小题2分，满分30分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、 B、 C和D)中。选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AA NATIONWIDE BESTSELLERIts likely that everything you learned about Americas ancient history is
18、 wrong.The new book,1491,completely changes our understanding of the Americas before the arrival of Columbus in 1492.DID YOU KNOW?When Columbus landed there were probably more people in the Americas than there were in Europe.The peoples of North America had such healthy life-styles that as late as t
19、he 19th century they continued to be the tallest people on earth.Facts have shown that the Americas were populated as long as 33,000 years ago.4,000 years ago Mesoamerican famers developed com in a feat (技艺) of genetic engineering that still isnt completely understood.COMMENTS ON 1491“In the traditi
20、on of Jared Diamond & John McGhee, a totally new view of pre-Columbian America”.Richard Rhodes“Attractively written and really absorbing Charles Cmon has produced a book thats part detective story, part epic(史诗)and part tragedy(不幸).He has taken on a vast topic: thousands of years, two huge continent
21、s, and cultures.”Charles Matthews, San Jesse Mercury News“Powerful and challenging”. Alan Taylor, Washington post“A pleasure to read as well as a wonderful education”.Howard Zion36.On the whole,1491 is a book mainly about Americas_.A. life-styles B. population C. history D. agriculture37.Which of th
22、e following as NOT TRUE about the comments on the book 1491?A. It is interesting and instructive.B. It is attractive and culturally related.C. It is challenging and revolutionary.D. It is humorous and persuasive.38.From this passage, we can learn_.A. people settled in the Americas a little earlier t
23、han 1942B. North Americans were the tallest in the 18th century in the worldC. Mesoamerican farmers knew genetic engineering 5,000 years agoD. the population in the Americas was smaller than that in Europe in 1492BThere was a story many years ago of a school teacher- Mrs. Thompson. She told the chil
24、dren on the first day that she loved them all the same. But that was a lie. There in the front row was a little boy named Teddy Stoddard. He didnt play well with the other children and he always needed a bath. She did not like him. Then Mrs. Thompson got to know that Teddy was actually a very good b
25、oy before the death of his mother. Mrs. Thompson was ashamed of herself. She felt even worse when, like all her other students, Teddy brought her a Christmas present too. It was his mothers perfume(香水). Teddy said, “Mrs. Thompson, today you smell just like my Mom used to.” After the children left sh
26、e cried for at least an hour. On that very day, she stopped teaching reading, writing and math. Instead, she began to teach children. Mrs. Thompson paid particular attention to Teddy. The boys mind seemed to come alive. The more she encourage him, the faster he improved. By the end of the sixth grad
27、e, Teddy had become one of the smartest children in the class. Six years went by before she got a note from Teddy. He wrote that he had finished high school, third in his class, and she was still the best teacher he ever had in his whole lift. He went to college. Mrs. Thompson got two more letters f
28、rom him with the last one signed, Theodore F. Stoddard, M. D.(医学博士). The story doesnt end there. On his wedding day, Dr. Stoddard whispered in Mrs. Thompsons ear, “Thank you, Mrs. Thompson, for believing in me. You made me feel important and showed me that I could make a difference.” Mrs. Thompson,
29、with tears in her eyes, whispered back, “Teddy, you have it all wrong. You were the one who taught me that I could make a difference. I didnt know how to teach until I met you.”39. What did Mrs. Thompson do on the first day of school?A. She made Teddy feel ashamed.B. She asked the children to play w
30、ith Teddy.C. She changed Teddys seat to the front row.D. She told the class something untrue about herself.40. What did Mrs. Thompson find out about Teddy?A. He often told lies. B. He was good at math. C. He needed motherly care. D. He enjoyed playing with others.41. In what way did Mrs. Thompson ch
31、ange? A. She taught fewer school subjects. B. She became stricter with her students. C. She no longer liked her job as a teacher. D. She cared more about educating students.42. Why did Teddy thank Mrs. Thompson at his wedding? A. She had kept in touch with him. B. She had given him encouragement. C.
32、 She had sent him Christmas presents. D. She had taught him how to judge people.CThe tea gardens in Sri Lanka are actually large estates(种植园). The best tea usually comes from plants grown on high grounds, the cool hilltops with rows and rows of tea plants. The plants are about one meter apart. The p
33、lant is often pruned so that it remains only 60 to 90 centimeters high. Pruning is important because it encourages the growth of tender shoots, or young leaves. It is from these shoots that the best tea is got.Practically all the tea pickers are women. The estates prefer to employ women pickers beca
34、use they are more careful. Their thin fingers can easily remove the twin leaves and new shoots from the plant, which are the parts used for processing(加工) tea. The pickers carry large baskets into which they throw their pickings. A skilled worker can harvest between 9 to 14 kilogrammes of tea leaves
35、 a day. Usually new shoots can be picked from the plants about every ten or fifteen days.Processing tea shoots into the familiar dry tea leaves requires great care and skill .There are various methods of processing depending on the type of tea required .For black tea ,the young green leaves are firs
36、t spread out o shelves to dry. This process removes much of its water and the leaves become soft. After this ,the leaves are passed through heavy rollers .This operation will press the leaves for juices which give the tea both its colour and taste .Then the leaves are spread out on floors and left t
37、o ferment （发酵）under wet conditions. Fermentation develops the rich taste of black tea .The fermented leaves are then dried with a hot-air blower until they become rolled-up black leaves .The final step is to sort and grade them before the black tea is ready for sale to countries all over the world.4
38、3In the first paragraph ,the word “pruning” means .Aregular cutting of the plantsBfrequent watering Cregular use of chemicalsDgrowing the plants high in the mountain44One of the reasons why women are employed to do the picking is that .Athey work harder than men do in the pickingBthey can throw thei
39、r pickings more easily into the basketsCtheir fingers fit them better for the job.Dthey can more easily find the twin leaves.45How many processing steps are mentioned in the last paragraph?AThree.BFour.CFive.DSix.46What is the writers purpose in writing the passage?ATo introduce various methods of t
40、ea processing.BTo persuade readers to buy tea from Sri Lanka.CTo tell a story that had happened in the tea gardens.DTo inform readers of tea growing ,picking and processing.DEight Days from just 299Departs MayOctober 2005Includes:Return flights from 8 UK airports to NaplesReturn airport to hotel tra
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43、ful views over the Bay of Naples.Breathtaking scenery and famous sights everywhere. From the legendary Isle of Capri to the haunting ruins of Pompeii, and from the unforgettable “Amalfi Drive” to the delightful resorts of Positano, Sorrento and Ravello, the area is a feast for the eyes! Should you c
44、hoose to join us ,we know that you will not be disappointed!With a choice of hotels ,and optional excursions （可选择的旅游线路）including Capri ,Pompeii and the “Amalfi Drive”, this is a truly unmissable holiday.Price based on two tourists sharing a twin / double room at the Hotel Nice.Like to know more? The
45、n telephone Newmarket Air Holidays Ltd on: 0845-226-7766 (All calls charged at local rates).47All the following are included in the price of 299 EXCEPT _.Atransport between the airport and the hotelBtelephone calls made by touristsCthe services of guides to touristsDdouble rooms for every two touris
46、ts48What is the purpose of the passage?ATo invite people to take a breath in the Bay of Naples.BTo advise people to telephone Newmarket Air Holidays Ltd.CTo persuade people to tour in the area of the Mediterranean Sea.DTo attract people to go to Sant Agata or Sorrento for sightseeing.49The underline
47、d part “the area is a feast for the eyes” in the passage means _.Athe area is pleasing to the eyeBthe area is really unforgettableCthe area catches the tourists eyeDthe area is crowded with tourists50After reading the ad, one will probably join in the tour because _.Athe sights are attractive and th
48、e tour starts in May or OctoberBthe price is low for those intending to stay at the 3 Hotel NiceCthe price offered is reasonable and the sights are beautifulDgood services are offered to those intending to stay in double rooms第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能坡入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多于选项。答案填在试卷相应题号
49、下。ForgivenessTo forgive is a virtue, but no one has ever said it is easy. When someone has deeply hurt you, it can be extremely difficult to let go of your hate. However, forgiveness is possible, and it can be surprisingly beneficial to your physical and mental health. People who forgive show less s
50、adness, anger and stress and more hopefulness, according to a recent research._51_ Try the following steps：Calm yourself. _52_ You can take a couple of breaths and think of something that gives you pleasure: a beautiful scene in nature, or someone you love.Dont wait for an apology. Many times the pe
51、rson who hurt you does not intend to apologize. They may have wanted to hurt you or they just dont see things the same way. _53_ Keep in mind that forgiveness does not necessarily mean becoming friends again with the person who upset you.Take the control away from your offender(冒犯者). Rethinking abou
52、t your hurt gives power to the person who caused you pain. Instead of focusing on your wounded feelings, learn to look for the love, beauty and kindness around you._54_ If you understand your offender, you may realize that he or she was acting out of unawareness, fear, and even love. You may want to
53、 write a letter to yourself from your offenders point of view.Dont forget to forgive yourself. _55_ But it can rob you of your selfconfidence if you dont do it.AWhy should you forgive?BHow should you start to forgive?CRecognize the benefits of forgiveness.DTry to see things from your offenders angle
54、.EFor some people, forgiving themselves is the biggest challenge.FTo make your anger die away, try a simple stressmanagement technique.GIf you wait for people to apologize, you could be waiting an awfully long time.2013-2014学年集宁一中东校区第一学期高三年级第三次阶段测试英语答题纸班级 姓名 考号 分数 第二节：七选五 （共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）题号5152535
55、455答案第三部分 写作（共两节，满分35分） 第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）Mr. Johnson is a hardworking teacher. Every day, he spends too much time with his work. With little sleep and hardly any break, so he works from morning till night. Hard work have made him very ill. “He has ruined his healthy. We are worried about h
56、im.” That is which other teachers say. Yesterday afternoon, I paid visit to Mr. Johnson. I was eager to see him, but outside her room I stopped. I had to calm myself down. Quietly I step into the room. I saw him lying in bed, looking at some of the picture we had taken together. I understood that he
57、 missed us just as many as we missed him.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）目前，学校存在少数学生考试作弊现象。某英文杂志社拟对此现象向中学生征文，标题是“My Opinion on Cheating in Examinations”。请根据下列提示用英语写一篇征文稿。内容要点如下：主要原因考试偏多、偏难个人看法作弊不对，违反校规不用功、懒惰要诚实，努力学习取悦父母、老师（其他看法）注意：1短文必须包括所有内容要点，可适当发挥； 2短文标题与开头已为你写好，不计入总词数； 3词数：100左右。 4参考词汇：作弊 cheat（v.）My Opinion on Cheating in ExaminationsIt is known to us all that some students cheat in examinations at school.
